An itch could be as debilitating as chronic pain – Standard Speaker

by admin on September 3, 2013

An itch could be as debilitating as chronic painStandard SpeakerHow bad can a chronic itch be? According to one study it can be as debilitating as chronic pain. Let's first define some terms. The medical word for itch is pruritus. Chronic pruritus is defined as an itch that lasts longer than six weeks. The itch can …